Note.—The book of Daniel, which was to be “sealed,” or closed, till the time of the end, is doubtless referred to here. See Dan. 12:4, 9.
3. What solemn announcement did this angel make?
“And the angel which I saw ... lifted up his hand to heaven, and sware by Him that liveth forever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, ... that there should be time no longer.” Rev. 10:5, 6.
Note.—Not literal nor probationary time, but prophetic time. The 2300-day period, which ended in 1844, must be alluded to here. See page [230]. No prophetic period in the Bible reaches beyond this.
4. What did the angel say was to be finished when the seventh trumpet was about to sound?
“But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as He hath declared to His servants the prophets.” Verse 7.
Note.—The mystery of God is the gospel. Eph. 3:1-6; Gal. 1:11, 12. The gospel, then, is to be finished as the seventh trumpet is about to sound.
5. What was John told to do with the little book?
“Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel ... and eat it up.” Verses 8, 9.
6. What was to be the result of the eating of this book?